Dosage prescribed

Disulfiram is usually given orally. Because there is an increased risk of side effects and toxic hazards as the dosage is increased, the daily dosage prescribed in the United States has been limited to 250—500 mg/day. However, efforts to titrate the dosage of disulfiram in relation to a challenge dose of ethanol indicated that some patients require in excess of 1 g/day of disulfiram to reach blood levels sufficient to produce a DER (Brewer 1984). 

Pramlintide dosage prescribed (meg) Increment using a U-100 syringe (units) Volume (mL)... 

The dosages prescribed should take proper account of the patient s medical history. 

FDA regulations about prescription drugs apply to how the manufacturer promotes or advertises the medications. Unless specified by other regulations such as the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), there are no restrictions on the condition for which the doctor prescribes the pill, the dosage prescribed, or the amount of time that the patient will take the pill. 

You prescribe oral capecitabine on an approved preprinted prescription form according to protocol and the appropriate clinical management plan. The dosage prescribed is as follows ... 

Thus, it is of primary importance that enzyme inhibitors be selective toward a certain enzyme, and not adversely affect other enzymes that is, it should not produce pronounced side effects or adverse effects. Fortuitously, this is mostly the case for the common antibiotics used, in the dosages prescribed, and which therefore in the main attack bacterial rather than human cells. (Some lesser-known antibiotics are toxic even to humans, that is, are toxic to normal human cells.) As previously... 

The dosage prescribed initially will be the dosage prescribed for the rest of your life. 

It is incorrect to state that the dosage prescribed will be the dosage for the rest of the client s life, but it is correct to state that the client will most likely be on the medication for the rest of his or her life. 

The use of metered-dose valves in aerosol medical appHcations permits an exact dosage of an active dmg to be deHvered to the respiratory system where it can act locally or be systemicaHy absorbed. For example, inhalers prescribed for asthmatics produce a fine mist that can penetrate into the bronchial tubes (see Antiasthmatic agents). 

Concepts and Processes. Contemporary dosage forms are dmg dehvery systems, designed and manufactured to achieve safe and effective therapeutic responses each time the forms are used as part of an appropriate regimen. Thus, the intent of the prescriber is accompHshed when the product is used compliantly by the patient (12—14). Each dmg product involves several interrelated concepts that must be considered in its design and manufacture (15). Examples include the following ... 

Stomach and intestinal ulcers. 8.3 Side effects Occasionally, headaches may be caused in people who are sensitive to bitter substances. 8 4 Dosage and manner of use Boiling water (ca. 150 ml) is poured over two tea-spoonfuls of the Lea, covered and allowed to draw for 5 10 min, and then passed through a tea strainer. If not otherwise pre.scribed, a cup of the fresh and 8.2 Dosage and manner of use Boiling water fca. 150 ml) is poured over a table-spoonful of the tea, covered and allowed to draw for ca. 10 min., and then passed through a tea strainer. 11 not otherwise prescribed, a cup of the freshly prepared tea is drunk warm several times a day between meals. 8.3 Note Store protected from light and moisture. 

There are three systems of measurement of drug dosages die metric system, the apothecaries system, and household measurements. The metric system is die most commonly used system of measurement in medicine A physician may prescribe a drug dosage in die apotiiecaries system, but for die most part this ancient system of measurements is only occasionally used. The household system is rarely used in a hospital setting but may be used to measure drug dosses in the home... 

If the symptoms for which a drug was prescribed do not improve, or become worse, the primary health care provider must be contacted as soon as possible because a change in dosage or a different drug may be necessary. 

The primary health care provider prescribed sulfasalazine oral suspension 500 mg every 8 hours. The nurse has sulfasalazine oral suspension 250 mg 5 mL on hand. What dosage would the nurse give ... 

Ceclor 500 mg is prescribed for a patient. Use the drug label below to determine the dosage. 

Urges the patient to take the drugs exactly as prescribed and not to omit, increase, or decrease the dosage unless directed to do so by the health care provider. 

The nurse reviews the dosage schedule and adverse effects associated with the prescribed antitubercular drug with the patient and family. Information that applies to all patients taking these drugs includes ... 

To ensure compliance witii the treatment regimen, die nurse explains die dosage schedule, possible adverse effects, and die importance of scheduled follow-up visits to die patient and family members, hi particular, die nurse emphasizes die importance of adheringto the prescribed dosage schedule... 

A patient weighs 140 pounds. If amphotericin B 1.5 mg/kg per day is prescribed, what is the total daily dosage of amphotericin B for this patient ... 

The patient must have a complete understanding of the dierapeutic regimen. The nurse reviews the drug dosage schedule with the patient and stresses die importance of adhering to the prescribed dosage schedule. 

Take the drug exacdy as prescribed by the primary health care provider. Do not increase or decrease die dosage, and do not take any over-the-counter (OTC) drug without first consulting the primary health care provider. Notify the primary health care provider or dentist if the pain is not relieved. 

A patient is prescribed oral morphine 12 mg. The dosage available is 10 mg/mL. The nurse administers... 

A patient is prescribed fentanyl (Sublimaze) 50 meg IM 30 minutes before surgery. The nurse has available a vial with a dosage strength of 0.05 mg/1 mL. The nurse calculates the dosage and administers. ... 

The dosage of neostigmine is 0.022 mg/kg. Wliat dosage would the nurse expect the primary care provider to prescribe for a patient who weighs 150 pounds ... 

The nurse gives the patient and family an explanation of the prescribed drug and dosage regimen, as well as situations that should be avoided. The nurse develops a teaching plan to include one or more of the following items of information ... 

Reviews reasons for the drug and prescribed drug regimen, including drug name, dosage, and frequency of administration. 

Frequently seen adverse reactions to dragp with anticholinergic activity include dry mouth, blurred vision, dizziness, mild nausea, and nervousness. These may become less pronounced as therapy progresses. Other adverse reactions may include skin rash, urticaria (hives), urinary retention, dysuria, tachycardia, muscle weakness, disorientation, and confusion. If any of these reactions are severe, the drug may be discontinued for several days and restarted at a lower dosage, or a different antiparkinsonism drag may be prescribed. 

When discontinuing use of an antianxiety drug in patients who have used these drugs for prolonged periods , the physician will prescribe a decrease of dosage gradually for a period of 4 to 8 weeks to avoid the possbility of withdrawal symptoms. 

TCAs Once-a-day dosing may be prescribed for maintenance therapy. When the nurse administers the total daily dosage at night, the sedative effects promote sleep, and the adverse reactions appear less troublesome Because protriptyline may produce a mild stimulation in some patients, it is usually not given as a single bedtime dose... 

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